Terms 1
correct, precise, exact
accurate
add notes to text to clarify understanding
annotate
– the author’s reason for writing/creating text or features in text
authors purpose
the way an author uses words in a text
authors style
correct, precise, exact
accurate
claims that are not supported by reasons and evidence
ineffective claims
the highest point of action/tension in a literary/fiction text
climax –
the message the author is trying to convey throughout the text; the author’s main point; the author’s claim
Central Idea
short/engaging stories
anecdotes
a comparison between two things; relationships between words to clarify meaning
analogy –
to quote text
cite
a set of reasons to persuade that something is a correct or right choice
argument –
a word opposite in meaning to another
antonym –
a recurring character-type, theme, or idea in literature
archetypes
groups or categories
classifications –
a statement of truth which can be backed up by reasons and evidence
Claim
– to examine in detail the structure or elements of a text
analyze
– the construction of literary characters; the description of characters
characterization
a detailed examination of the structure or elements of a text or
piece of text
analysis –
a comparison between two things; relationships between word to clarify meaning
analogy –
the highest point of action/tension in a literary/fiction text
climax –
claims that are supported by reasons and evidence
effective claims
– the perspective or feeling of the author about characters, ideas, details
authors point of view
different; another (example: Alternate Ending)
alternate –
repetition of consonant sounds
alliteration –